The Tenets of Leadership: Focus Where It Matters Most

Great leaders don’t do everything—they do what matters most.

True leadership is not about scattering your energy in every direction. It is about discerning where your attention makes the greatest impact. The Pareto Principle reminds us that 20% of the effort often drives 80% of the results. Great leaders learn to recognize the difference between the urgent and the important, guiding themselves and their teams to invest energy where it yields the greatest kingdom fruit.

“Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time.” (Ephesians 5:15–16)

This is not just advice on time management; it is a call to live with spiritual urgency. In a world full of distractions, we are called to seize every opportunity to reflect Christ, to shine as light in the darkness, and to lead with wisdom, vigilance, and purpose. Leadership shaped by focus is leadership that multiplies impact for the mission of God.

Question for the Reader

Where are you scattering your energy in ways that produce little fruit, and how might you realign your focus on what matters most for God’s mission?

Prayer

Lord, grant me the wisdom to see clearly where You are calling me to invest my time and energy. Teach me to walk wisely, not wasting what You’ve entrusted to me, but using every moment to glorify You. Help me to lead with discernment, guiding others to focus on what brings lasting impact for Your kingdom. Amen.

Reflection Question

If someone looked at your daily choices, what would they say you value most, and does it align with the eternal mission Christ has given you?